Foodies In Love: How We Went From Pizza To An Engagement Ring

We agreed to meet at Pizza Hut. It was a blustery, snowy Valentine's Day, and I had a date. Actually, it was my first dateever.

I was 14 years old, and to be honest, back then I was more concerned with my grades at school and the newest Justin Timberlake CD than boys. He was in the same class as me and a typical awkward teen boy: shy, had braces, but cute in that dorky sort of way. Growing up in the same neighborhood, Alex and I used to walk the same route home from school every day. After he sheepishly asked me out one day, I reluctantly said okay.

So here I was, fidgeting in a booth in a surprisingly empty Pizza Hut (who takes their date out to Pizza Hut on Valentine's Day except a teenager?), sitting across from this boy I didn't really know that well, trying to decide between pepperoni or cheese.

Looking back on it now, I wouldn't have thought that Pizza Hut could be a romantic dining spot, but we seemed to have the whole place to ourselves, so in a sense, we were in our own little world.

His hazel eyes had a soft light. "I really like you, Allie," he said between bites. Butterflies (and cheese) was fluttering in my stomach. I couldn't help but smile to myself.

There's no way I could have known that I would be engaged to this same guy eight years later.

You might ask yourself how I went from a middle school date at Pizza Hut to an eight-year-long relationship. Well, the simple answer might be food.

To say that Alex and I love food would be an understatement. Even back in high school we loved dining out, whether it was the swanky Italian restaurant downtown or the 24-hour diner where we met for cheap scrambled egg specials and coffee.

1. Chocolate

1. Chocolate has been touted for centuries as a sex-booster. Who are we to disagree? Especially since finding this Flourless Chocolate Cake from Gimme Some Oven. If this doesn't scream "Let's have amazing sex now," we don't know what does.

The Sexiest Cake in The History of Ever

2. Maca

Maca has been used for thousands of years as a hormone stimulant--it was once fed to Aztec warriors before sending them off to battle. Get your own, personal wrestle on with maca-laced Sex Coffee.

2. Maca has been used for thousands of years as a hormone stimulant— it was once fed to Aztec warriors before sending them off to battle. Get your own, personal wrestle on with maca-laced sex coffee.

Sex Coffee. Yes, It's a Real Thing.

3. Figs

3. Fresh figs have long been considered a fertility enhancer — and well, the shape and color simply scream sex. Science confirms figs have the ability to stimulate pheremone production, making you absolutely irresistible.

Get Figgy With It.

4. Eggs

4. Eggs. Believe it or not, the humble egg can help you get in the mood. High protein foods like eggs give your body what it needs to amp up dopamine levels in the brain. Put simply, this is your feel-good hormone. And without it, sex kinda sucks. Grab this recipe for Baked Eggs from Natalie's Daily Crave.

Eggs Are the New Sexy.

5. Ginseng

5. Ginseng. A study out of University of Hawaii showed women who added ginseng to their diet increased their libido after just one month. 68% of participants said their sex life was significantly hotter. So hurry — make Ginseng Tea (via NoobCook)!

Serious Science-Backed Sex.

6. Strawberries

6. Strawberries. Try eating a strawberry and not feeling like a vixen. Dip that strawberry in dark chocolate, then freeze until firm and you've got the steamiest sweet ever. Make, eat, make love. Grab the recipe at BongoTimes.

The Coolest Way to Feel Hotter

7. Boozy Jello Shots

7. Boozy jello shots. Drop your inhibitions with a bite of booze. Jelly shots are a fun way to loosen up and feel sexier than ever. Get this recipe from Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.

Color Me Sexy.

8. Cacao

9. Oysters

9. Oysters. Known for their aphrodisiac qualities, studies show oysters actually do help sex — natural compounds in them can raise testosterone and oestrogen levels. Enjoy them with this simple recipe from Taste.

The classic libido-boosting food.

10. Chia Seeds

10. Chia seeds. Given in homage to Aztec kings, chia seeds can boost circulation and increase stamina. When served as gorgous little layered puddings, they become downright sextacular. Grab the recipe from Iowa Girl Eats.

Layers of Love Making Pudding

1. Chocolate has been touted for centuries as a sex-booster. Who are we to disagree? Especially since finding this Flourless Chocolate Cake from Gimme Some Oven. If this doesn't scream "Let's have amazing sex now," we don't know what does.